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búho

owl

noun BOO-oh Rare
Animals & Nature Birds

Usage Note

Búho is an owl with ear tufts (búho real = eagle owl), distinct from the lechuza (barn owl), which lacks tufts and has a heart-shaped face. Both are associated with wisdom in literature. The written accent on the ú is essential, marking the hiato that splits bú-ho into two syllables.

Examples

"El búho ululó desde el árbol oscuro."

Natural Translation

The owl hooted from the dark tree.

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